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Ministry of Labour & Employment
ESIC to Partner PMJAY to Provide Medical Care to ESIC Beneficieries in 102 Districts: Shri Gangwar
3rd Graduation Ceremony of ESIC Dental College & Hospital, Rohini  Held
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour& Employment, Govt. of India informed that ESIC has recently taken initiative viz. Partnership of ESIC with PMJAY – Ayushman Bharat to provide medical care to ESIC beneficiaries in 102 designated newly implemented districts. He further said that ESIC has relaxed the norms for opening of hospitals and now 30 bedded hospitals will be built where 20000 IPs are present. He also informed about ESIC – Chinta se Mukti mobile app and availability of Helpdesk for Stakeholders.
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar speaking as chief guest at the 3rd Graduation Ceremony of ESIC Dental College & Hospital, Rohini, Delhi organized at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi today.
While addressing the gathering, Minister wished all the graduating students a bright future and congratulated them for their achievement. He said that all graduates should perform their duties in the welfare of the society keeping the professional commitment in mind and serve their best to the country.
The other dignitaries to grace the occasion were Sh. Raj Kumar, IAS, Director General, Smt. Sandhya Shukla IA & AS, Financial Commissioner, Dr. R.K. Kataria, Medical Commissioner, Dr. P.L. Chaudhari, Medical Commissioner , and Dr. VivekHanda, Deputy Medical Commissioner . Dr. Dhirendra Srivastava, Dean, ESIC Dental College & Hospital, Rohini administered the pledge to the graduating students and emphasized on the importance of Access, Quality and Equity in Medical Education.
ESIC Dental College, Rohini, Delhi under the genesis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, is only the 3rd Government Dental College in Delhi-NCR region. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery  course offered at this institute is in strict adherence to guidelines set by the Dental Council of India and is affiliated to the prestigious Guru Gobind Singh Indra Prastha  University. With quality treatment and value based dental education imparted at ESIC Dental College; ESIC continues to deliver quality medical care.
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation is a pioneer Social Security organization providing comprehensive social security benefits like reasonable Medical Care and a range of Cash Benefits in times of need such as employment injury, sickness, death etc. The ESI Act applies to premises/precincts where 10 or more persons are employed. The employees drawing wages up to Rs. 21,000/- a month are entitled to health insurance cover and other benefits, under the ESI Act. The Act now applies to over 12.11 lakh factories and establishments across the country, benefiting about 3.49 crores family units of workers. As of now, the total beneficiary population of ESI Scheme stands over 13.56 crores. Ever since its inception in 1952, the ESI Corporation has, so far, set up 159 Hospitals, 1500/148 Dispensaries / ISM Units, 793 Branch/Pay Offices, 29 Dispensary-cum-Branch Offices and 64 Regional & Sub-Regional/Divisional Offices.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Film Technology Exhibition by FTII to showcase technology exploring new frontiers in film industry
#IFFIWood, 19 November 2022
International Film Festival of India  2022, which will be hosted by Goa from November 20 to 28, 2022, is providing a new and exciting experience to the film enthusiasts this year. An exhibition showcasing technology and various elements pertaining to film art/cinema and aesthetics is being organised by Film and Television Institute of India as part of the IFFI 2022.
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Film Technology Exhibition IFFI, Goa 2022:
- Film Technology Exhibition is showcasing technology and various elements pertaining to film art/cinema and aesthetics
- The exhibition is at the Football Ground, D B Road, Panaji adjacent to Kala Academy, opens from 11 am to 7 pm during 21-27 Nov, 2022
- The exhibition has 20 stalls of different sizes at an area of 7000 sq.m
- Leading manufacturers of cinema equipment such as Sony, Canon, Red, Leica, Altas, DZO, Aputure Lights, Hansa Cine Equipment among others are participating in the event
The Exhibition at the 53rd IFFI brings what’s new in the arena of entertainment technology. Film enthusiasts visiting the exhibition will be taken through the interlinkages of technology in the context of film art and aesthetics and also how these elements come together and enrich viewer experience.
The exhibition is at the Football Ground, D B Road, Panaji adjacent to Kala Academy, opens from 11 am to 7 pm during 21-27 Nov, 2022.
Leading manufacturers of cinema equipment such as Sony, Canon, Red, Leica, Altas,DZO, Aputure Lights, Hansa Cine Equipment among others are participating in the event. The exhibition will showcase their state-of-the- art equipment which are being used by industry experts in contemporary cinema production. There is a provision for 20 such tech companies/ vendors to participate in the exhibition and the palette ranges across manufacturers of cameras, lenses, lights, grips, colour grading software, animation, VFX, AR, VR, audio monitors, acoustics, real time dubbing, talk-backs, preservation and restoration etc. In addition to the exhibition stalls spread over an area of 7000 sq.m., there will also be dedicated spaces for discussions and various sessions at the exhibition venue.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates defence scientists on the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability
PM congratulates defence scientists on the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the defence scientists on the successful demonstration of India's ballistic missile defence capability.
"Hearty congratulations to our defence scientists for the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability.
With this, India joins the select group of five nations with such capability- a proud moment for the entire country.", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India wins Excellence in Leadership in Family Planning  Awards-2022 at International Conference on Family Planning
India the only country to have received the award in ‘country’ category
The award recognizes and applauds India’s achievements in ensuring increased access and adoption of modern contraceptive methods and significantly reducing unmet needs for family planning
In a significant development and recognition to the country’s efforts in improving access to modern family planning methods, India is the only country to have received the Leadership in Family Planning  Awards-2022 in the 'country category' at the International Conference on Family Planning held in Pattaya city, Thailand.
Complimenting India’s remarkable efforts in improvement of family planning, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon'ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, showed his exhilaration and stated in a tweet:
India wins the prestigious EXCELL award - Leadership in Family Planning by @ICFP2022. The award is a recognition of India's efforts under PM @NarendraModi Ji's leadership towards ensuring access to quality family planning choices based on right information & reliable services.
India has made outstanding progress not only in improving access but also adoption of modern contraceptive methods enabling couples to make informed choices about family planning. These are reflected in the National Family Health Survey  – 5 data. As per NFHS-5 data, overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate  has increased substantially from 54 percent to 67 percent in the country, from NFHS-4. Similarly, unmet needs of family planning have witnessed a significant decline from 13 per cent to 9 per cent. The unmet need for spacing has also come down to less than 10 per cent.
The total 'demand satisfied' for family planning among currently married women aged 15-49 in India increased from 66 percent in 2015-16 to 76 percent in 2019-21 which has already crossed the SDG target of 75 set globally for 2030. The government’s focus on improving easy and affordable access to modern contraceptives are reflected in the fact that 68% modern method contraceptive users obtain their method from the public health sector, as per NFHS-5 data. Mission Parivar Vikas, one of the government’s flagship programmes, to reduce unmet needs in family planning, has also been a critical factor in the overall improvement.
India’s efforts in improving family planning demonstrate the progress the country is making towards achieving the SDG targets on women and maternal health.
The International Conference on Family Planning  has served as a strategic inflection point for the global reproductive health community, providing a global stage for more than 120 countries worldwide, organizations, and individuals to make important commitments and celebrate achievements as the world’s largest scientific conclave on family planning and reproductive health. The event was attended by more than 3500 delegates physically and tens of thousands on the virtual platform.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ganga Quest 2022, An Online Quiz Competition Witnesses Participation Of Over 1 Lakh People
Last Date For The Quiz Is 22nd May, Winners To Be Announced On World Environment Day, 5th June, 2022
Ganga Quest Can Be Played On www.clap4ganga.com
Guided by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming Namami Gange Programme into a mass movement, with a special focus on students, National Mission for Clean Ganga  along with Tree Craze Foundation, began Ganga Quest, an online quiz in 2019. This year, Ganga Quest 2022 was thrown open for play from 7th April, 2022 and so far, more than one lakh people, especially children, have participated in the online quiz. The last date for the quiz is 22nd May, which is observed as the International Day for Biological Diversity. The winners will be announced along with a Live Quiz on the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2022. Ganga Quest can be played on www.clap4ganga.com.
The registrations for Ganga Quest 2022 began on occasion of World Water Day on 22nd March 2022. The four themes on which the Ganga Quest 2022 is being played are: Arth Ganga & Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Physical Geography & famous places and personalities, Current Affairs & Governance, Flora and Fauna & Pollution/Water Treatment Technologies. While the 1st prize winners will get a laptop, the 2nd and 3rd prize winners will be awarded with a tablet or a kindle.
The structure of the quiz has been designed in such a way that all age groups above the age of 10, especially students, are covered. The 3 categories created are: Grade-I: Up to Class VIII, Grade II: Class IX-XII and Grade III: Adults/University/Institutions/Adults/Senior Citizens. There are three rounds in the quiz which include Questions to Build Knowledge, Questions to Assess Knowledge and Short Survey. Continuous Learning & Activity Portal  is an initiative by Namami Gange and created and executed by TREE Craze Foundation. This is an interactive portal that is working towards initiating conversations and action around the rivers in India.
Ganga Quest was started in 2019, with a focused aim of imparting knowledge and sensitizing children and the youth about River Ganga including its physical geography, historical and cultural significance, biodiversity, the governance structure, prior efforts and current affairs, famous places & personalities, socio-economic importance, livelihood significance, pollution in the river and various steps being taken to preserve River Ganges.
Over the years, Ganga Quest has been a great learning experience and a successful platform to rope-in children in the Namami Gange Programme. Ganga Quest has proved to be effective in generating interest at national level towards rivers, environment and building an informed younger generation sensitive towards rivers and its ecosystems. Ganga Quest 2022 is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav that is being observed across the country to celebrate and commemorate the monumental occasion of 75 anniversary of India’s Independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
New Central Sector Scheme for industrial development of Jammu and Kashmirwill help in creation of more employment opportunities and promotion of tourism in the region
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has notified “New Central Sector Scheme for industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir” with financial outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore on 19/02/2021 and is effective from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2037. The scheme is applicable for any eligible industrial  entity or eligible service sector enterprise other than those run departmentally by Government, which is registered business enterprise under Goods and Service Tax.
The scheme offers four incentives namely  Capital Investment Incentive,  Capital Interest subvention,  Goods & Service Tax Linked Incentive  and  Working Capital Interest Subvention.
Definitely the Scheme will help in creation of more employment opportunities and promotion of tourism in the region. The estimated direct employment generation is anticipated to be nearly 78000 persons, however, the scheme has potential to trigger much more gainful employment indirectly and also, has potential to further promote tourism activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, ShriSomParkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat visits Karwar Naval Base
The Chief of Defence Staff , General Bipin Rawat PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC visited Karwar Naval Base today, 05 Apr 21. The General was received by Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Western Naval Command.
During the visit, the CDS visited the Ship-lift facility and also undertook harbour familiarisation by boat. He was briefed on the progress of Project Seabird and the plan for future infrastructure there. The CDS also interacted with officers and sailors in the station.
Ministry of Defence
42ND SENIOR MEN NATIONAL CYCLE POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2021-22
Air Force Sports Control Board has always endeavoured to achieve excellence in sports and believes in professional indulgence. The AF teams have put forth noteworthy performances at all possible events/championships.
Air Force Cycle Polo team proved their mettle and emerged as the National Champions during the conduct of 42nd National Cycle Polo Championship held at Mysore from 17-20 Feb 22. Air Force Cycle Polo team beats Territorial Army in the finals by 17-12 goals and finished on top of the podium.
Air Marshal PP Bapat VSM  President, Cycle Polo Federation of India was the Chief Guest during the closing ceremony.
Election Commission
Bye Elections to the Council of States from Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
There are two casual vacancies in the Council of States one each from Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh as per following details:
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Karnataka
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K.C. Ramamurthy
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Resignation
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16.10.2019
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30.06.2022
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Uttar Pradesh
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Dr. Tazeen Fatma
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Resignation
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03.11.2019
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25.11.2020
The Commission has decided to hold bye-elections to the Council of States from Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to fill up the above said vacancies in accordance with the following schedule: -
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Issue of Notification
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25th November, 2019 
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02nd December, 2019
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12th December, 2019 
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9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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12th December, 2019  at 5.00 p.m.
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16th December, 2019 
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Asks States / UTs to create a pool of trained drivers for transporting "Hazardous Cargo" due to an increase in the need for transportation of Liquid Oxygen 
During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, major focus has been on quick and smooth transportation of Liquid Oxygen  to various parts of the country. In this regard, it has been brought out by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that as per extant rules and in consonance with the CMVR, 1989, ONLY trained drivers with adequate training and having ‘hazardous cargo’ license are allowed to operate the Liquid Oxygen  trucks. Therefore, there is an urgent need to make available a large pool of trained drivers who can supplement / replace the existing drivers, keeping in mind 24x7 operations.
In this context, the Ministry has advised states & Union Territories to create a pool of trained drivers and 500 such trained drivers are to be made available immediately and the number of drivers to be increased to 2500 in the next two months.
Also, as a part of a strategy which may be adopted to create an additional pool, following have been suggested:-
- Quickly skill drivers with training in handling hazardous chemicals and LMO handling through a short program and apprenticeship,
- Skill HMV license holders in hazardous chemicals and LMO handling through short  program and apprenticeship.
Such training modules have been designed with the help of the Logistics Sector Skill Council , Indian Chemical Council , National Skill Development Corporation  & medical oxygen manufacturers.
States / UTs have been requested to recommend some local drivers with HMV / hazardous chemical license to opt for these training programs.
Also, a list of all the skilled drivers would be made available on a digital platform and the services of these trained drivers could be utilized for carrying cryogenic LMO tankers.
It has also been advised that LOX tanker drivers may be facilitated with a special Covid vaccination drive and priority in admission and treatment in hospitals, in case they are found Covid infected.
President's Secretariat
President of India Pays Homage to Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma on his Birth Anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of the portrait of Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma.
Ministry of Communications
PM-WANI scheme has immense potential for proliferation of affordable broadband access to realize the vision of Digital India
Webinar on the potential of PM-WANI scheme organized by DoT in Maharashtra
: Mumbai, May 13, 2022
The PM-WANI scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications, aims to setup Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators  to provide public Wi-Fi services through Public Data Offices  spread across length and breadth of the country to accelerate proliferation of Broadband Internet services. A webinar on this subject, organized today by Department of Telecommunications - Mumbai and Maharashtra Licensed Service Areas, was attended by officers of BSNL  and its TIPs  from 34 districts of Maharashtra.
The webinar was inaugurated by Shri Vikram Malviya, Deputy Director General , DoT, Maharashtra LSA. In his inaugural address, he mentioned that the PM-WANI scheme has immense potential for proliferation of affordable broadband access to realize the vision of Digital India. By virtue of light-touch regulation of PM-WANI framework, it will encourage BSNL, TIPs to set up public wifi hotspots and generate additional revenue for themselves. He added that BSNL is well-positioned to cater to the needs of both Urban and Rural areas.
Shri Sanjay Sethi, Director , DOT, Mumbai LSA explained the background and various elements of PM WANI framework i.e. Central Registry, PDO, PDOA and App Providers. All the queries raised by the TIPs regarding the PM WANI framework were clarified by DoT and BSNL team.
About PM WANI
As per the National Digital Communication Plan, the Central government has set a target of setting up of 10 million Wi-Fi hotspots by 2022 and the PM-WANI scheme will facilitate this.
There shall be no license required by PDOs from DoT for providing Broadband Internet through these public Wi-Fi networks.
The proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country through PM WANI will accelerate the proliferation of public broadband services through Wi-Fi networks and it will enable local entrepreneurs such as chaiwalas, kirana stores and eateries to earn additional revenue.
Interested prospective PDOs can inquire at the following link: www.pmwani.gov.in
DOT will assist all the stakeholders in implementation and proliferation of PM WANI.
Source: DoT Mumbai LSA
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Proud moment for India; all 8 beaches recommended by government gets International Blue Flag Certification: Shri Prakash Javadekar
It is a proud moment for India as 8 beaches of India, spread across five states and two union territories, have been awarded the “BLUE FLAG” by an International Jury comprising of eminent members viz UNEP, UNWTO, FEE, IUCN.
The beaches that have been awarded the ‘BLUE FLAG” are Shivrajpur , Ghoghla , Kasarkod and Padubidri , Kappad , Rushikonda , Golden  and Radhanagar .
India has also been awarded a 3rd Prize by the International Jury under the “International Best Practices” for pollution control in coastal regions.
“It is an outstanding feat considering that no 'BLUE FLAG' nation has ever been awarded for 8 beaches in a single attempt,” Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar said in a tweet message adding “this is also a global recognition of India’s conservation and sustainable development efforts”.
“India is also the first country in “Asia-Pacific” region which has achieved this feat in just about 2 years’ time,” Shri Javadekar further stated in another tweet.
Japan, South Korea and UAE are the only other Asian nations who have been conferred with a couple of Blue Flag beaches, however, in a time frame of about 5 to 6 years!
India is now in the league of 50 "BLUE FLAG” countries and we take pride in this honour to our Nation, planning to taking this journey forward to 100 such beaches in the country in the next five years.
India began its humble journey in 2018 for development of pilot beaches  and presented the first set of 08 beaches for the certification for the ensuing tourist season 2020.
SICOM, MoEFCC, in its pursuit of “Sustainable Development” of the coastal regions of India embarked upon a highly acclaimed & flagship program “BEAMS”  under its ICZM  project. This was aimed at striving for the coveted International eco-label "Blue flag”, accorded by The Foundation of Environment Education, FEE Denmark.
The objective of the BEAMS program is to abate pollution in coastal waters & beaches, promote sustainable development of beach amenities/ facilities, protect & conserve coastal ecosystems & natural resources and encourage local authorities & stakeholders to strive and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and security for beachgoers in accordance with coastal environment norms & regulations. This program promotes beach tourism and recreation in absolute harmony with nature; and is unique in that sense.